The Enviropig was genetically modified to improve environmental conditions. Phosphorus that was undigested in manure is spread on land;in the surrounding area. This phosphorus can seep in to the ground and leach in to water sources contaminating it and even reaching other rivers. This is the leading cause of fish kills resulting from anoxic conditions, and reduced water quality since it contributes to algal growth. By reducing the amount of undigested phosphorous, it will lessen the impact and chance of this happening. They are raised the same way as other pigs except they have less effect on the environment.
Sunday 26 March 2017
The Enviropig
The Enviropig is a genetically modified animal developed at the University of Guelph. They are Yorkshire pigs that have been modified to produce the enzyme, phytase. This essentially help the pigs digest plant phosphorus better.
The Enviropig was genetically modified to improve environmental conditions. Phosphorus that was undigested in manure is spread on land;in the surrounding area. This phosphorus can seep in to the ground and leach in to water sources contaminating it and even reaching other rivers. This is the leading cause of fish kills resulting from anoxic conditions, and reduced water quality since it contributes to algal growth. By reducing the amount of undigested phosphorous, it will lessen the impact and chance of this happening. They are raised the same way as other pigs except they have less effect on the environment.
The Enviropig was genetically modified to improve environmental conditions. Phosphorus that was undigested in manure is spread on land;in the surrounding area. This phosphorus can seep in to the ground and leach in to water sources contaminating it and even reaching other rivers. This is the leading cause of fish kills resulting from anoxic conditions, and reduced water quality since it contributes to algal growth. By reducing the amount of undigested phosphorous, it will lessen the impact and chance of this happening. They are raised the same way as other pigs except they have less effect on the environment.
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The EnviroPig is unique from other Yorkshire pigs, scientists genetically modified the animal with genes from mice and the bacteria e c...
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The EnviroPig is unique from other Yorkshire pigs, scientists genetically modified the animal with genes from mice and the bacteria e c...
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